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The Temple of Claudius, Colchester Castle

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The Temple of Claudius, Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is built directly over the massive foundations of the Temple of Claudius, the largest classical temple in Roman Britain. Constructed between 49 and 60 AD, it served as the centre for the worship of the deified Roman Emperor Claudius. Built when Colchester (Camulodunum) was the first capital of Roman Britain, the temple was [...]

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Italica – Spain’s first permanent Roman settlement

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Italica – Spain’s first permanent Roman settlement

Italica, nine kilometres from Seville, comprises ancient old and new towns. The former dates from 206 BCE when the all-conquering Roman general Scipio Africanus settled Italian veterans on the site giving the town its name.  But old Italica is now mostly hidden under the modern town of Santiponce built in the 1600s. Fortunately new Italica, [...]